Deputy Interior Minister: Eastern Region Local Governments Implement Work Culture Transformation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Interior Minister (Wamendagri) Ribka Haluk has assured that all local governments (Pemda) in eastern Indonesia are implementing the work culture transformation policy for civil servants (ASN) in the regions.
She emphasised that all Pemda in the eastern Indonesia region are aware of the government’s policy on implementing work culture transformation for ASN, including work from home (WFH), which is to be carried out simultaneously every Friday as part of the work culture transformation.
Ribka explained that the inaugural WFH implementation, originally scheduled for Friday, 3 April 2026, has been adjusted because it coincides with a religious celebration. Therefore, the effective implementation will begin on Friday, 10 April 2026.
“Its implementation falls this week, precisely on Friday the 10th, and it is urged to all local governments throughout Indonesia, including those in this eastern Indonesia region, to carry it out massively and it must already be implemented,” said Ribka in Jakarta on Tuesday.
This was stated by Ribka following the Socialisation Meeting on the WFH Policy in the Pemda environment of the Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua regions, which took place virtually from the Central Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri), Jakarta, on Tuesday.
This is as stipulated in the Circular Letter (SE) of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 800.1.5/3349/SJ on the Work Culture Transformation of ASN in the Pemda Environment.
Furthermore, Ribka stressed that the WFH policy is not only aimed at changing work patterns but also at promoting efficiency, both in terms of energy and fiscal aspects. She appreciated the North Maluku Provincial Government (Pemprov) which has already implemented a similar work pattern earlier.
In addition, Ribka reminded Pemda to ensure the readiness of supporting infrastructure, such as electronic attendance systems and other supporting applications. She also emphasised that the implementation of this policy will be evaluated within a two-month period.
In its implementation, Ribka emphasised the importance of maintaining ASN productivity even when working from home.
She reminded that WFH does not mean reducing performance, but rather maintaining discipline and responsibility as ASN.
“The most important thing from this WFH is that productivity and performance must not decline with the introduction of WFH,” she asserted.
Ribka also stressed that the success of this policy greatly depends on the awareness and integrity of ASN in carrying out their duties.
According to her, an approach based on ethics and personal responsibility is the main key in implementing the policy.